Transit Alerts

Candlelight Walk and Santa Claus Parade Updates and Reminders

As the 2024 Candlelight Festival kick-off weekend approaches, we kindly ask all residents and visitors to keep the following in mind:

Candlelight Walk

The Candlelight Walk takes place Friday, November 29. It will begin at Walton and Pine Streets (155 Walton St.) at 6:00 p.m. This year, the Candlelight Walk also celebrates the resilience of our community and downtown businesses during Phase 2 of the Walton Street reconstruction. The walk will mark the unofficial end of this phase, with only a few...

2024 Holiday Events

The Municipality of Port Hope is ready to kick off the holidays with a variety of traditional experiences returning to mark the festive season. 

Candlelight Festival

The annual Candlelight Festival is a holiday experience that showcases the seasonal transformation of downtown Port Hope. Find that festive feeling in Port Hope with holiday shopping, dining, events, and festive décor from November 29, 2024 until January 2, 2025. 

Candlelight Walk, Light Display and Holiday Shopping 

The Candlelight...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for adult and public swimming.

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads,...

Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Municipality of Port Hope will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The following buildings and services will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024:

• Town Hall
• Fire Administration Office
• Development Team Office
• Water Treatment Plant
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Joint Operation Centre
• Rural Works Yard
• Port Hope Public Library

The following buildings and services will remain open for service, rentals and scheduled programs:

• Town Park Recreation Centre
• Jack Burger...

Port Hope Fair Parking Restrictions and Transit Interruptions

The annual Port Hope Fair is back from September 12 to 15, 2024. Residents are reminded of the following impacts:

Parking restrictions

To alleviate traffic congestion and ensure emergency vehicle access to the fair grounds and surrounding neighbourhood, there will be no parking from September 12 at 8:00 a.m. to September 15 at 5:00 p.m. on the following streets:

• No-parking on the west side of Elgin Street North (from Ward Street to Croft Street)
• No-parking on the west side of Deblaquire Street...